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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.51 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.51 and 16.05 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.51 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.51 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.51 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393.31/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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